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BBC News
09-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Plans for 3G pitch in Louth prompts threat of legal action
A council has been threatened with legal action if plans for a 3G football pitch are have told East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) they believe Wood Lane playing fields in Louth is the wrong location for the artificial grass pitch, adding they would seek a judicial review if the planning is Timson, leader of the Save Wood Lane group, said the authority "should be expanding football facilities on new sites, protecting existing green space and amenity in the process". A spokesperson for ELDC said the application, due to go before planners on Thursday, is recommended for approval, but said it was unable to comment further. Mr Timson said: "Residents have written to the council to say they will take legal action in the event of an approval on Thursday. In the first instance, this would take the form of an application for a judicial review into the planning process. "In the event of the 3G [pitch] ever being built on Wood Lane Playing Field, residents would be forced into taking legal action to prove a statutory noise nuisance exists. It is very important that ELDC are aware of this now as many 3G pitches in England have been built in the wrong place, leading to abatement notices and full or partial closures." Impact on crime Mr Timson claimed this "would be a disaster for the football community and local residents".Commenting on the application, Sgt Kelly Palmer, of Lincolnshire Police's Wolds Neighbourhood Policing Team, indicated that the proposed development's 14ft- high (4.5m) wooden fence could impact crime and antisocial behaviour in the immediate a document, seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, she wrote: "The 100m [long] fence which runs along the boundary with the railway line will create a dark 'alley' between the fence and the hedgerow."Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
15-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Lincolnshire councils 'still committed' to restoring Alford Windmill
Councils in Lincolnshire have said they are committed to bringing a windmill back into comes after £1.2m of funding was withdrawn from the Alford Windmill restoration project in December last year and reallocated to the Alford Manor House County Council (LCC), East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) and the Alford Windmill Trust are now "exploring options" for how some of the Alford Manor House funding could go towards the Colin Matthews, who represents Alford on LCC, said the council had set aside more than £450,000 for the windmill repair project. The £1.2m of funding had originally been set aside from an £8m government grant for the Lincolnshire Wolds Culture and Heritage programme to create a new cafe, visitor centre and shop at Alford funding was then moved to fund the Alford Manor project, which included creating a new function room and other improvements, with the hopes that funding for the windmill could also be said: "We're exploring options that would see us gift the windmill to the local community, through the Alford Windmill Trust, and provide our funding to repair the cap and sails." 'Build momentum again' Councillor Graham Marsh, portfolio holder for community safety, leisure and culture at ELDC said: "Conversations will continue here at the district council on how our officers can best support the conservation work at the windmill, preserving its heritage."John Smith, of the Alford Windmill Trust, said: "We're still at the start of the journey, but this is a positive step in the right direction that will help us rebuild confidence in this project."With the support of not just the councils, but the community too, we can build momentum again and help create a lasting legacy for the town." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
09-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Sutton on Sea seashell recycling bin installed to tackle litter
A new recycling bin in the shape of a seashell has been installed on the Lincolnshire coast to tackle plastic metal structure is located on the promenade in Sutton on Sea and was created by East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) and Blackrow has been installed following several pleas for people to pick up rubbish at the seaside town, particularly by voluntary group Sutton on Sea design was chosen following a poll of residents and was funded by the East Coast Community Fund. Panels were also installed behind the structure to provide further information about the importance of the marine Pexman, director at Blackrow Engineering said: "The bin needed to be not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing, fitting seamlessly into the seaside environment."Through the collaborative efforts of the Council, the public, and Backrow's dedicated team, Sutton on Sea now boasts a unique and environmentally friendly addition to its landscape."Councillor Graham Marsh, portfolio holder for community safety, leisure, culture and carbon reduction at ELDC said: "Plastic waste on beaches is particularly harmful to marine life and birds as well as being unsightly for those who enjoy our Blue-flag beach. "Every plastic bottle placed in this facility will be recycled so do make use of it and help us look after our environment." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
11-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Protest against Louth artificial football pitch plans
Residents have staged a protest against plans to build an artificial football pitch at the Wood Lane playing fields in Lindsey District Council's (ELDC) application to create the new pitch has received more than 175 objections and members of the Save Wood Lane group held a protest on said the plan was "outrageous" and the group said people in the town were "overwhelmingly against" the development because of the loss of green space.A spokesperson from ELDC said they were "unable to comment further until the application has been decided." Plans for the pitch were submitted by the council last wants to create a floodlit, artificial grass pitch surrounded by a 4.5m (15ft) high fence and expand the existing car park. The protest group wants the council to keep the current playing field freely accessible to everyone and said it was concerned about charges for using an artificial said it was also concerned how the development would affect local wildlife and the noise levels. James Timson from the Save Wood Lane group said: "Over the last 16 years, ELDC have facilitated and allowed the loss of five grass football pitches which were available to the public, and the residents of Louth are now fighting to stop the rot." About 50 people armed with signs and banners gathered on Louth's Wood Lane playing field on Saturday to voice their opposition to the shouted an array of chants to send their message and sang "save Wood Lane" to the beat of Queen's We Will Rock You, accompanied by a backing track prepared by one of the campaigners. Councillor George Horton from Louth Town Council thinks it would be possible to build the facility elsewhere. He also sits on ELDC but is critical of the council's plans: "It's too near the housing - there will be lights, there will be noise".Horton said an all-weather pitch would be good for the area but claimed ELDC "refuse" to look at other potential Tipping was also at the protest: "A safe environment that is open and visible is so vitally important." She says children need to be able to "let off steam when they need it, rather than when their parents can afford it".Residents have until Wednesday 12 February to submit their comments on the council's planning portal. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
